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Lot 14:Two Winchester Slide Action Rifles

May 3rd, 2008|Rock Island, IL

Lot 14:Two Winchester Slide Action Rifles

May 3rd, 2008|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,200 - $1,700

A) Winchester Model 62A Slide Action Rifle

Produced in 1957. Blade front sight with polished bead and adjustable rear sight on barrel with 3/4 length tube magazine and standard two line markings. Takedown receiver, standard loading port, 17-groove flat bottomed forearm and smooth straight grip stock with checkered WRA buttplate.

ConditionExcellent, with 98% of the original finish, showing a few light handling marks and areas of smooth wear on the surface, along with some minor spotting. The stock is very good as freshened, with light pressure dents and moderate varnish loss. Excellent action.

Details

ManufacturerWinchester

Model62A

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun

Caliber / Gauge22 S L LR

Barrel23 inch round

Finishblue

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page8

B) Winchester Model 90 Slide Action Rifle

Produced in 1924, this is the Third Model takedown version which features a locking cut made on the front top of the receiver to allow the breech bolt to lock externally. Dovetail front sight and a screw adjustable rear sight on the barrel with standard markings, 3/4 length tubular magazine, twelve groove forearm and straight grip stock with metal crescent buttplate. The Model 1890 was manufactured from 1890 to 1932.

ConditionVery good, with 80% of the original blue finish, showing a mixed brown and gray patina on the receiver and magazine, light edge and muzzle wear on the barrel, minor handling marks and a few very small areas of spotting and pitting. The stock is very good, with light varnish loss and scattered moderate pressure dents and scratches. Excellent action.